Article of the month: february

The website committee has chosen the following as article of the month February: 

Collins, R., Hunt, A., Quinn, C., Martyr, A., Pentecost, C., & Clare, L. (2022). Methods and approaches for enhancing communication with people with moderate-to-severe dementia that can facilitate their inclusion in research and service evaluation: Findings from the IDEAL programme. Dementia. https://doi.org/10.1177/14713012211069449

This study aims to identify methods, tools and approaches that could facilitate meaningful communication with people with moderate-to-severe dementia and support the inclusion of their perspectives. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 dementia research and/or care professionals with expertise in communication. Findings highlight the fundamental importance of person-centred conversations, getting to know the participant and developing a bi-directional conversation. There is evidence for the potential utility of communication, based around personalized pictures, photographs or objects, and adapting them to the preferences and abilities of each person with moderate-to-severe dementia.

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